What is new in 17th edition

All users of the IET Wiring Regulations, which means most Voltimum UK users, should be aware of the forthcoming changes in Amendment No. 3 to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2008+A3:2015). The IET says that potentially life-saving changes ...

BS 7671:2008 Amendment 3 is coming, and there are a number of proposed changes. Take a look at the Draft for Public Comment, which is now available, so as to be able to provide your views. There is still time… By James Hunt:

In July this year the Institution of Engineering and Technology IET) published the first amendment to the 17th Edition wiring regulations and in the process set out the national standard for which all new electrical installations are to comply. William ...

The IET's Wiring Regulations - BS7671:2008 (17th Edition) - have just been amended for the first time. Voltimum UK Managing Editor James Hunt takes a look at the changes in a little more detail in this VoltiTECH:

The 17th edition of Wiring Regulations sees amendments to BS 7671, the national standard in the United Kingdom for low voltage electrical installations. One of the changes includes ensuring all cable installations in escape routes are fixed with fire-resistant ...

Simon Provenor provides this question about test equipment requiring 100mA trip protection and what is therefore necessary to conform with BS7671:2008 (2011). His question has been answered by Eaton (Theme – Regulations and Legislation):

The 17th Edition includes a new Part 7 (Special Locations), which includes new requirements for bathrooms. All those involved in electrical installation work need to be familiar with these new requirements. Help is at hand, in the form of a new edition ...